Biography
Simon Alexander Farnaby (born 2 April 1973) is an English actor, writer, and comedian. He is best known as a part of the TV series Horrible Histories (2009–2013), Yonderland (2013–2016) and Ghosts (2019–). He also starred in films such as Mindhorn (2016), Paddington (2014), and its sequel, Paddington 2 (2017) and Christopher Robin (2018).
He is a long-time member of The Mighty Boosh (2004–2007) supporting cast, having had roles both in their series and co-starring in the quasi-spinoff film Bunny and the Bull (2009). He is also well known for his similarly offbeat characters in the CBBC live-action series of Horrible Histories, such as Caligula and the Grim Reaper. Other notable television work includes a recurring role on the sitcom Jam & Jerusalem (2006–2009) and co-starring as eccentric neighbour Sloman on The Midnight Beast's (2012–) TV series. He previously had a very brief role in Coronation Street in the 1990s.
Along with the five other principal members of the cast of Horrible Histories, Farnaby is also the co-creator, writer and star of Yonderland, an eight-part family fantasy comedy series that premiered on Sky One on 10 November 2013. He co-starred with the same troupe in Bill, a 2015 BBC comedy film based loosely around the early life of William Shakespeare. In 2013, he presented a documentary entitled Richard III: The King in the Car Park, tracing the discovery and identification of the remains of the last Plantagenet king. The next year, he presented another Channel 4 documentary series entitled Man Vs Weird, in which he travelled the world investigating people who claim superhuman abilities.
In 2016, he co-wrote Mindhorn with Julian Barratt, a comedy about Richard Thorncroft (Barratt). He also has a small acting role as Clive Parnevik. In December 2016, he had a small role in Rogue One, as an X-Wing Pilot. In 2017, he co-wrote Paddington 2 with Paul King. He had a small role in both the first film and its sequel.
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Filmography
all 41
Movies 24
TV Shows 17
self 3
Screenplay 2
Producer 2
Writer 2
Paddington in Peru (2024)
Wonka (2023)
The Phantom of the Open (2022)
Ghosts (2021)
Ghosts (2019)
This Time with Alan Partridge (2019)
Christopher Robin (2018)
Paddington 2 (2017)
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
Mindhorn (2016)
Bill (2015)
Yonderland (2013)
Secrets (2013)
All Stars (2013)
Richard III: The Unseen Story (2013)
Richard III: The King in the Car Park (2013)
Utopia (2013)
Your Highness (2011)
Burke & Hare (2010)
Horrible Histories (2009)
The Golf War (2007)
Blunder (2006)
Strutter (2006)
Spoons (2005)
Blake's Junction 7 (2005)
Fat Slags (2004)
The Mighty Boosh (2004)
Prince Charming
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GenderMale
Birthday1973-04-02 (51 years old)
Birth PlaceDarlington, United Kingdom
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
Also Known As사이먼 파너비
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